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<rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://tumblr.superfeedr.com/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"/><description>seeking/experiencing/sharing the talented treasures of C H I C A G O.</description><title>the locals</title><generator>Tumblr (3.0; @asthelocalsdo)</generator><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/</link><item><title>“Opened up my eyes and SAW my hood this morning..”</title><description>&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m89d630lPs1r0j5w7o10_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m89d630lPs1r0j5w7o11_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m89d630lPs1r0j5w7o12_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m89d630lPs1r0j5w7o13_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Herman's Garden; Christopher House&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m89d630lPs1r0j5w7o14_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Christopher House&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m89d630lPs1r0j5w7o15_r1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Christopher House&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m89d630lPs1r0j5w7o16_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; my own backyard&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m89d630lPs1r0j5w7o17_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; "endless columns"&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m89d630lPs1r0j5w7o18_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m89d630lPs1r0j5w7o19_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Opened up my eyes and &lt;strong&gt;SAW&lt;/strong&gt; my hood this morning..”&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/28733223454</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/28733223454</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Aug 2012 20:22:00 -0500</pubDate><category>sharris</category><category>Logan Square</category><category>chicago</category><category>street art</category><dc:creator>thekween</dc:creator></item><item><title>Me planning my Lolla weekend</title><description>soyeahduh:


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If you’ve had a chance to walk down Milwaukee Ave, you’ll notice that many of the...</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/27423007491</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/27423007491</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:00:33 -0500</pubDate><category>chicago</category><category>arts</category><category>festival</category><category>milwaukee ave</category><category>thelocalschi</category><category>music</category><category>food</category><category>comedy</category><category>logan square</category><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>addictedchicago:

Chicago in JUNE 
June is filled with SO many...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m55wjflmc01r0m3d5o1_r1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://addictedchicago.tumblr.com/post/24491040176/chicago-in-june-june-is-filled-with-so-many"&gt;addictedchicago&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago in JUNE &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;June is filled with SO many amazing events, had to share them with you! Hope you enjoy xoxo &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ADDICTED-Chicago/292231137486879?ref=tn_tnmn"&gt;ADDICTED Chicago&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;ART&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/367737069955109/"&gt;The Black Cloud Gallery: &lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/367737069955109/"&gt;Milk, Honey, and a Left Arm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Featuring works by CJ Hungerman, Tracy Jones, and Lauren Richards, Milk, Honey, and a Left Arm explores concepts of conflict, memory, and personal history through the use of color, pattern, and found elements. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt;- June 27&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;. Second Fridays: Friday, June 8&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; 6pm-10pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: The Black Cloud Gallery 1909 S. Halsted&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://d-weinberg.com/bhutan.html"&gt;David Weinberg Photography: &lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href="http://d-weinberg.com/bhutan.html"&gt;Bhutan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href="http://d-weinberg.com/bhutan.html"&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Gallery Hours: 10am-5pm Monday-Friday&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: David Wienberg Photography 300 W. Superior Street Suite 203&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://gallery400.uic.edu/exhibitions"&gt;Gallery 400:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Spectral Landscape: April 27-June 9&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Dragon Is The Frame: June 29&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;-August 11&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/444686135560333/"&gt;Hinge Gallery: Garden Party&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Garden Party features 4 artists who each address Hinge Gallery’s back yard sculpture garden through performance, social engagement, and designed objects.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 2&lt;sup&gt;nd&lt;/sup&gt;-June 30&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Hinge Gallery 1955 W. Chicago Ave. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.thomasmccormick.com/"&gt;McCormick Gallery: &lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.thomasmccormick.com/"&gt;Mutable Currency&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.thomasmccormick.com/"&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: View the new exhibition by one of Chicago’s greatest sculptors, Richard Hunt. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt;-August 11&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: McCormick Gallery 835 W. Washington Blvd.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/438532052824022/"&gt;Park Schreck Gallery:&lt;em&gt; Into The Void&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: View the solo exhibition featuring the works of Steve Amos. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 15&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;-June 17&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;br/&gt; Time: 11am-6pm (Friday and Saturday) 12-5pm (Sunday)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Park Schreck Gallery 1747 W. N. Ave.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/293562690731576/%20%20"&gt;Rotofugi Gallery:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Don’t miss new works by Martin Ontiveros entitled Malformations and Maleficarum. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt;-24&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Rotofugi Gallery 2780 N. Lincoln Ave. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.TheSilverRoom.com/events.html%20%20"&gt;The Silver Room: 100 Canvases for &lt;em&gt;Things That Matter&lt;/em&gt; Art Exhibition&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Don’t miss the juried group show that enlists 100 artists who create one piece interpreting the theme “Things That Matter.” On June 23&lt;sup&gt;rd&lt;/sup&gt; those 100 pieces will be auctioned off to some very lucky buyers. Don’t miss the show! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: Opening reception June 23&lt;sup&gt;rd&lt;/sup&gt;. Runs through July 28&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: The Silver Room 1442 N. Milwaukee Ave. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150864183320698&amp;set=a.139133510697.112153.581000697&amp;type=1&amp;theater"&gt;Zhou B. Art Center: &lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150864183320698&amp;set=a.139133510697.112153.581000697&amp;type=1&amp;theater"&gt;Facemask&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150864183320698&amp;set=a.139133510697.112153.581000697&amp;type=1&amp;theater"&gt; by Tim Arroyo&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 15&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Zhou B. Art Center 1029 W. 35&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; Street &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Drink &amp; Food&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/292978950793296/"&gt;Bull &amp; Bear: Seinfeld Trivia Night&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Enjoy the Big Salad, Fusilli Jerry Mac N’Cheese, Marble Rye Reuben Minis, and much more along with Seinfeld Trivia and plenty of drink! RSVP at TRIVIA@BULLBEARBAR.COM&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 5&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Time: 2 separate trivia time. First seating 6pm and second seating at 9pm. 6pm-11pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Bull &amp; Bear 431 N. Wells St. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kinzie-Chophouse/104932713131?ref=ts"&gt;Kinzie Chophouse: Spring Fever Menu&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Try The Spring Fever Menu, which includes 3 courses for only $27.95!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: 400 N. Wells &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/430534560313021/"&gt; Small Bar Division: Euro Cup 2012&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;Date: Friday, June 8&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Time: 11am-4pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: SmallBar Division 2049 W. Division&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;FASHION&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/HandleWithCareChicago?ref=ts"&gt;Handle with Care: Celebrating The Old Town Art Fair with a Sale&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Enjoy 10% off full-priced merchandise and an extra 50% off sales items this Saturday, June 9&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; and Sunday, June 10&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/LittleThreadsChicago?ref=ts"&gt;Little Threads: Markdown Party and Margaritas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Little Threads has a fabulous collection of kids clothing. Enjoy 25% off all clothing and sales items at Little Threads. Markdowns begin at 10am and tasty margaritas begin serving at 4pm!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: Wednesday, June 6&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Time: Markdowns start at 10am. Margaritas flow at 4pm. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Little Threads 2033 W. Roscoe Street&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/RobinRichmanInc?ref=ts"&gt;Robin Richman Inc.: End of season sale&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Select collections 50% off!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Robin Richman Inc. 2108 N. Damen&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;Festivals&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.themetropiaexperience.com/%20%20"&gt;Metropia Experience:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: The METROPIA Experience is an intimate event that showcases artist, musicians, and new innovations in technology. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 7 (2pm) and 8&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; (2pm)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: 4325 N. Ravenswood&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.ribfest-chicago.com/"&gt;Ribfest Chicago:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Enjoy great food, TONS of amazing bands (The Features, Gold Motel, Pet Lions, Heartless Bastards, Lonely Are The Brave, Megafun, ect.), rib-eating competitions, and much more! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 8&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;-10&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Time: 5pm-10pm (Friday) 12pm-10pm (Sat.-Sunday)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Lincoln/Damen/Irving Park&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/supporting_narrative/events___special_events/special_events/mose/chicago_blues_festival.html%20%20"&gt;The Chicago Blues Festival:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Don’t miss the largest blues festival in the world. Taking place over three days, this is one festival not to be missed! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 8&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;-10&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Time: 11am-9:30pm (Friday &amp; Saturday) 11am-9pm (Sunday)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Grant Park&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://oldtowntriangle.com/fair/general_information/index.html%20%20"&gt;Old Town Art Fair:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Featuring over 260 nationally acclaimed artists, The Old Town Art Fair will be sure to have something for any kind of art lover. Other highlights include: “Gallery of Gardens” (a garden walk through more than 50 urban home gardens), music by local talent, a children’s corner, local food, and souvenirs and collectibles. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 9&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;-10&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Time: 10am-8pm (Saturday) and 10am-6pm (Sunday)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Lincoln Avenue and Wisconsin Street&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;*Requested donation $7, no donation requested for children under 12&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/printersrow/chi-books-prlf-schedule-sg,0,544290.storygallery%20%20"&gt;Printers Row Lit Fest:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Considered one of the largest free outdoor literary events in the Midwest, Printers Row Lit Fest exhibits booksellers, publishers, and literacy &amp; cultural organizations who sell and promote a diverse variety of books and merchandise. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 9&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;-10&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Time: 10am-6pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Printers Row (Dearborn Street, from Congress to Polk Streets).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/WrigleyvilleBlockParty?ref=ts"&gt;Wrigleyville Block Party:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 12&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;-17&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: 1060 W. Addison Street&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/tasterandolph%20%20"&gt;Taste of Randolph:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: June 15&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;-17&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Randolph and Racine&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://do312.com/wavefrontdjchallenge/entries%20%20"&gt;Wavefront Beachside Music Festival:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Join the party at Chicago’s first Electronic Beach Festival and vote for your favorite DJ to land a slot in the party! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: Saturday, June 30&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; and Sunday, July 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Montrose Beach &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;FOOD TRUCKS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/181375831985558/%20%20"&gt;Rock For Kids Food Truck Social:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Enjoy delicious food truck food such as tortas, hot dogs, Wagyu burgers, duck rolls with Asian slaw, and much more. As if that wasn’t tempting enough, 15% of proceeds support a wonderful organization called Rock for Kids that provides quality music education to undeserved children of Chicago!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: Wednesday, June 6&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Time: 5:30pm-8pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: 1540 Fremont St. (corner of Fremont and Weed in Lincoln Park)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;FUNDRAISERS&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/200102630109541/%20%20"&gt;The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s 27&lt;/a&gt;&lt;sup&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/200102630109541/%20%20"&gt;th&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/200102630109541/%20%20"&gt; Annual Hunger Walk:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: Saturday, June 23&lt;sup&gt;rd&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Time: 7am-10am&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: Soldier Field 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;MUSIC&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Summer Series Rush Hour Concerts: FREE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;About: Enjoy music by over 60 internationally celebrated artists. All ages are welcome. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Date: Every Tuesday evening. Takes place June 5&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;-Aug. 28&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Time: Pre-concert food and beverage reception is at 5:15pm. Concert begins at 5:45 pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Place: St. James Cathedral 65 E. Huron Street &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/rushhourconcert"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/rushhourconcert"&gt;http://www.facebook.com/rushhourconcert&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/GhosthouseChicago"&gt;&lt;span&gt;GHOSTHOUSE&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;This Wednesday, June 6&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; Ghosthouse is DJing with &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/Parallels"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Parallels&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/shuteyemusic"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Shuteye&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; at Zombies vs Skeletons at &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/CobraLoungeChicago"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Cobra Lounge&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/249187258519673/"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/249187258519673/"&gt;http://www.facebook.com/events/249187258519673/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/KSerraMusic"&gt;&lt;span&gt;K. Serra&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;K Serra is playing the 312 Presents local music showcase at CUBBY BEAR in Wrigley this WEDNESDAY, June 6&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; at 9 pm! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/thethailandofmisfitsoys"&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Island of Misfit Toys&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;On Thursday, June 7th, check out &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/optionstheband"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Options&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; at the underground lounge!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/MarinaCityBand"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Marina City&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Marina City will be playing &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/METROPIACHICAGO"&gt;&lt;span&gt;The METROPIA Experience Chicago&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; on Thursday, June 7&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; at 4pm. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/206509056119935/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Options:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/206509056119935/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Options kicks off their record release on Thursday, June 7&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; along with Survivalist, Rocket Miner, and JT Royster&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Thursday, June 7 at 8:00pm at Underground Lounge&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/bailiffmusic"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Bailiff&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Bailiff plays at Old Town Art Fair, Saturday, June 9th — &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/304005706357494/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Saturday, June 9 at 7:00pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;LOONER:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/285139558249121/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;ZAINGHIS &amp; DOC ILL / PSYCHIC WESTERN / DARIO X / LOONER&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;June 14 at The Burlington Bar&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;3L Chicago Hip Hop Showcase #5:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Take part in 3L’s 1&lt;sup&gt;st&lt;/sup&gt; Anniversary Show on Saturday, June 23&lt;sup&gt;rd&lt;/sup&gt; from 9pm-2am at Quencheres Saloon. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Music includes:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;//TOMORROW KINGS//&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;//RITA J.//&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;//NEAK//&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;//BLACK TEMPLE// &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;//Hank McCoy//&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;//Mr.Tøny//&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Hosted by SHADOWMASTER&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;With DJ SEAN O.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;3L MC Batt3L&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/hemmingbirds"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Hemmingbirds&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Check out The Hemmingbirds at The &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/beatkitchenchicago"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Beat Kitchen&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; on Thursday, June 14th. On June 13th, the Hemmingbirds will release their video for Perpetuator.&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/152346988232261/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Hemmingbirds / Shake The Baron / The Dirty Feathers / Marcel Marcel&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/Blahblahblahmusic"&gt;&lt;span&gt;BlahBlahBlah&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;BlahBlahBlah hasn’t played in Wicker Park in 6 months. Come see them with The talented Blaine Fonda. $10. Doors at 8. BlahBlahBlah goes on at 10pm at The Subterranean Friday, June 15th. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/coldbluekid"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Cold Blue Kid&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Cold Blue Kid will be opening for Richard Lloyd of Television Friday June 15th &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/DoubleDoorChi"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Double Door&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elq0HJpyhfs"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elq0HJpyhfs"&gt;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elq0HJpyhfs&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Options and Fox The Cat:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Epitonic Saki Session with Options and Fox The Cat on Saturday, June 16&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; from 4pm-7pm at Saki. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/386360824738622/"&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/386360824738622/"&gt;https://www.facebook.com/events/386360824738622/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;THE GRIND:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;// feat. DJ PRESTO + art by DONT FRET // JUNE 16th at SUBT//music starts at 10pm and goes until 3am. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/simpletonandcityfolk"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Simpleton &amp; Cityfolk&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;CD Release show at Subterranean on June 16th. The lineup also features &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/danepennmusic"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Dane Penn&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/FelixandLyons"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Felix &amp; Lyons&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt; and &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/theewingtheory"&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Ewing Theory&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;! &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Young Jesus:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;At the Beat Kitchen &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/427138707318775/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Wednesday, June 20 at 8:00pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/aktaraktar"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Aktar Aktar&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Aktar Aktar will be playing at The Green Music Fest - June 23 - South Stage. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/lyingdelilah"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Lying Delilah&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Don’t miss the all ages show on Friday, June 29&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; at Highland Main Square Park 4th of July Fest. Then, them at Cubby Bear on July 6&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt;!!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Summer Girlfriends:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Don’t miss Summer Girlfriends Record Release Party at The Burlington on Friday, June 22&lt;sup&gt;nd&lt;/sup&gt; with Blizzard Babies and Orca Team.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/408781645832887/"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/408781645832887/"&gt;http://www.facebook.com/events/408781645832887/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/beautybarchicago"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Beauty Bar Chicago&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Freedom Party Chicago — &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/297275237033387/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Friday, June 29 at 9:00pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/oldtownschool"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Old Town School of Folk Music&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Open House Friday featuring Shelley Miller &amp; Dan Fulkerson — &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/399547576753335/"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Friday, July 6 at 5:00pm&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; at &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/oldtownschool"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Old Town School of Folk Music&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/danhubbardmusic"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Dan Hubbard and The Humadors&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;The Humadors will be playing the Illinois State Fair this year! Saturday, August 18 at 9:30pm on the shed stage!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/Awarewolfmusic"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Opposites&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Opposites recently contributed some specially mastered tracks to a compilation of music with the artwork of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/CronbergAfrica"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Robert Cronberg (Africa Series)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;, which will start making appearances around Chicago soon.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;a href="http://cronbergafrica.bandcamp.com/"&gt;&lt;a href="http://cronbergafrica.bandcamp.com/"&gt;http://cronbergafrica.bandcamp.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class="MsoNormal"&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is an AMAZING list (and photo haha), ADDICTED. Thank you so much for posting!&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/24492336988</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/24492336988</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:16:02 -0500</pubDate><category>chicago</category><category>june</category><category>festivals</category><category>art</category><category>music</category><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>Do Division Festival</title><description>Do Division Festival: If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, well, here it...</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/24135924045</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/24135924045</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 12:21:43 -0500</pubDate><category>do division</category><category>chicago</category><category>live music</category><category>street fest</category><category>festival</category><category>sidewalk sale</category><category>music</category><category>chicago mixtape</category><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>addictedchicago:

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&lt;blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;ADDICTIVE Little Things Under $50&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunglasses available at &lt;a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kokorokoko?ref=seller_info"&gt;Kokorokoko&lt;/a&gt; Vintage&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;-&lt;a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/97492129/clear-clubmaster-style-sunglasses-with"&gt;Clear Clubmaster Style Sunglasses&lt;/a&gt; $24&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Lolla will be here before we know it along with hundreds of other outdoor festivals and events so who doesn’t need a fun pair of shades or two? Kokorokoko has tons of shades to keep you looking cute and within budget. Shop &lt;a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kokorokoko?ref=seller_info"&gt;online&lt;/a&gt; or visit Kokorokoko Vintage at 1112 N. Ashland. Info and map &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/kokorokoko/59987739105?ref=ts&amp;sk=info"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bracelets by Sir &amp; Madame&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://shop.sirandmadame.com/collections/women-accessories/products/sir-madame-nautical-bracelet-in-red"&gt;Sir &amp; Madame Nautical Bracelet&lt;/a&gt; in Red $40&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These fun little bracelets with a nautical twist come in a variety of colors like red, orange, black, and navy adding a punch to your spring/summer wardrobe. Shop &lt;a href="http://shop.sirandmadame.com/"&gt;online&lt;/a&gt; or visit Sir &amp; Madame at 938 North Damen. Map and info &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/SirandMadameChicago/info"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Earrings from Nomadic Ant &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;-&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://nomadicant.com/shop/index.php/blue-turquoise-and-brass-havana-earrings.html"&gt;Blue Turquoise &amp; Brass Havana Earrings&lt;/a&gt; $48&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Nothing looks better with a tan then turquoise. A perfect gift for you or a friend available at Nomadic Ant. Shop &lt;a href="http://nomadicant.com/shop/index.php/"&gt;online&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Flats Available at City Soles &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div&gt;-&lt;a href="http://www.citysoles.com/product.asp?lt=d&amp;deptid=9142&amp;sec=women&amp;pfid=CSN01274"&gt;Leopard Pink Flats by Fiebiger&lt;/a&gt; $39.95&lt;/div&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These vegan flats look lovely paired with a simple black dress or blue jeans. Find them in a variety of colors. Shop &lt;a href="http://www.citysoles.com/"&gt;online&lt;/a&gt; or visit City Soles at 1566 N. Damen Ave or their second location, 2001 W. North Ave. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Flip Flops at &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mulberry-Me/103086506442750?ref=ts"&gt;Mulberry &amp; Me&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;-&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=291194060965326&amp;set=a.168012946616772.44578.103086506442750&amp;type=1&amp;theater"&gt;TKEES Flip Flops&lt;/a&gt; $49&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Available in a variety of colors these flip flops are sure to suit any wardrobe. Mulberry &amp; Me is located in Wicker Park at 2019 W. Division Street. Map and info &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mulberry-Me/103086506442750?ref=ts&amp;sk=info"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.jesslc.com/blogs/news/4073262-belmont-lookbook"&gt;Belmont Square Scarf by Jess LC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;-Belmont Square Scarf, &lt;a href="http://www.jesslc.com/products/belmont-square-scarf-navy-kelly-green"&gt;Navy+Kelly Green&lt;/a&gt; $35&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;These 100% handmade scarves are chic and multifunctional. Wear it in your hair, accessorize your tote, drape it around your neck, the &lt;a href="http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0043/4582/products/HowToWearSquareScarves_2.jpg?102466"&gt;possibilities&lt;/a&gt; are endless. See website for other colors and styles &lt;a href="http://www.jesslc.com/"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Clothing Available at The Edit &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;div&gt;-&lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=291985190889661&amp;set=a.291985107556336.72724.101478666606982&amp;type=1&amp;theater"&gt;Pomeranian Shirt&lt;/a&gt; $52&lt;/div&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;So I know i’m breaking the rules because technically this is $52 dollars but it’s too cute not to share with you. Find it along with some other ridiculously cute clothing at The Edit, 1917 N. Damen. For more details visit The Edit’s Facebook page &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/ShopTheEdit"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/citiesindustinc?ref=seller_info"&gt;Cities In Dust Jewelry&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80992125/turquoise-dagger-cuff-bracelet"&gt;Turquoise and Magnesite Dagger Cuff Bracelets&lt;/a&gt; $40&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Available in turquoise or magnesite, these dagger cuff bracelets add the perfect amount of spunk to your wardrobe. Note they are shown stacked in the photo above. Shop online &lt;a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80992125/turquoise-dagger-cuff-bracelet"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://lauralombardi.bigcartel.com/"&gt;Laura Lombardi Jewelry &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;-&lt;a href="http://lauralombardi.bigcartel.com/product/copper-shield-necklace"&gt;Textured Copper Pendant Necklace&lt;/a&gt; $42&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This rustic and urban looking piece goes great with a plain white tee or spice it up with a sexy dress. Shop online and find gorgeous necklaces, rings, earrings, and more &lt;a href="http://lauralombardi.bigcartel.com/"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;© 2012. ADDICTED Chicago. All Rights Reserved. &lt;strong&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/blockquote&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/22597048209</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/22597048209</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 13:35:54 -0500</pubDate><category>summer</category><category>fashion</category><category>chicago</category><category>thelocalschi</category><category>thrift</category><category>jewelry</category><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>toogoodforradio:

LISTEN TO 12 EXCLUSIVES FROM RECORD STORE DAY...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2sqz0uegz1r3fjg2o1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://toogoodforradio.tumblr.com/post/21451937059/listen-to-12-exclusives-from-record-store-day-2012"&gt;toogoodforradio&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.toogoodforradio.com/indie-music/listen-to-12-exclusives-from-record-store-day-feat-arcade-fire-bon-iver-of-montreal-sigur-ros/"&gt;LISTEN TO 12 EXCLUSIVES FROM RECORD STORE DAY 2012&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.recordstoreday.com/Venues?state=IL" title="Record Store Day" target="_blank"&gt;Check for stores near YOU in Illinois&lt;/a&gt; and nationwide.  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Explore new music! SHOP LOCAL!  Everyone wins :)&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/21452528225</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/21452528225</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:24:00 -0500</pubDate><category>Chicago</category><category>Record Store Day</category><category>music</category><category>illinois</category><category>thelocalschi</category><category>shop local</category><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>wineandpop:

Wine &amp; Pop is working a huge project, and we...</title><description>&lt;iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/HaazqOC-K5E?wmode=transparent&amp;autohide=1&amp;egm=0&amp;hd=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://wineandpop.tumblr.com/post/20606592885/wine-pop-is-working-a-huge-project-and-we-need"&gt;wineandpop&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Wine &amp; Pop is working a huge project, and we need your help!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I don’t want to give too much away right now, but by the end of summer 2012, I hope to start a potentially giant project, and I would love help from the community. Once the project is revealed, it will make sense why. So, right now, I need two things:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;1) Do you know how to design a great website &amp; want to help? Or do you know of a great online tutorial I can use? This project has to have a great website if it’s going to be big, so I would love any web designers/graphic designers interested to e-mail me at jayoaks1992@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;2) I need some positive jams. Songs that inspire you, pump you up, and promote happiness, without being ironic or terrible. Songs like the one above, “Be You” by E-40. What songs fill your heart with joy, make you walk down the street with a purpose, or inspire you to do great things?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/20951968147</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/20951968147</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:30:39 -0500</pubDate><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>This looks so fun! And pre-sale admission is only $8 and $10 at...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1m3l2FMNm1r0j5w7o1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;This looks so fun! And pre-sale admission is only $8 and $10 at the door, no problem, based on all of those great Chicago vendors!  See you there on April 15. Catch it April 15, May 13, June 24, July 15 + five more in 2012. YUM!&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/20075891164</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/20075891164</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:29:00 -0500</pubDate><category>chicago</category><category>dose</category><category>River East Art Center</category><category>art</category><category>fashion</category><category>food</category><category>dosemarket</category><category>market</category><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>wineandpop:

Lollapalooza Lineup Breaking News
According to ads...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1kb6hosFJ1rn1jnoo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://wineandpop.tumblr.com/post/20024566697/lollapalooza-lineup-breaking-news-according-to"&gt;wineandpop&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lollapalooza Lineup Breaking News&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;According to ads at the Logan Square Blue Line station, there are four confirmed acts for Lollapalooza 2012. The ads feature a Lollapalooza-styled background and the word “#Lolla” on the bottom right corner. Four lyrics are featured in this ad, as follows:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;-“I fink u freeky” from Die Antwoord’s “I Fink U Freeky”&lt;br/&gt;-“Do the D.A.N.C.E.” from Justice’s “D.A.N.C.E.”&lt;br/&gt;-“I got a test for you” from The Weeknd’s “Initiation”&lt;br/&gt;-“I wont let love disrupt, corrupt or interrupt me” from Jack White’s “Love Interruption”&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;These advertisements confirm these four artists as headliners(?) or at least performers at this year’s Lollapalooza festival.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;My guess would be that Justice and Jack White are headliners, and Die Antwoord and The Weeknd are second-tier acts. However, the biggest story coming out of this is easily The Weeknd’s inclusion. It will be his first time performing in Chicago, and one of only a handful of any performances at all. Jack White is the most obvious choice, considering his expansive popularity and his debut solo album being released in April. Justice’s second album, AUDIO VIDEO DISCO, came out last year (and was one of my favorite albums of the year). So far the lineup is very solid, perhaps even better than Pitchfork’s, but we’ll have to wait for the smaller acts and the remaining headlines to guarantee that.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;What are your thoughts? Do you like the lineup so far? Do you think you’ll attend? Who else would you like to see on the bill?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;(pic courtesy of &lt;a href="http://consequenceofsound.net/"&gt;Consequence of Sound&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;EXCITING NEWS! JUSTICE!&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/20072217039</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/20072217039</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:17:22 -0500</pubDate><category>lolla</category><category>lollapalooza</category><category>2012</category><category>chicago</category><category>thelocalschi</category><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>addictedchicago:

I ♥ CHICAGO
Send me one photo taken by you...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1aq6l3dXM1r0m3d5o1_400.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://addictedchicago.tumblr.com/post/19736258228/i-chicago-send-me-one-photo-taken-by-you-that"&gt;addictedchicago&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I &lt;span class="st"&gt;♥&lt;/span&gt; CHICAGO&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Send me one photo taken by you that represents what you most love about Chicago. I will be posting the top 10 on tumblr and then including all of the rest in a Facebook album on Addicted Chicago’s Facebook page, so if you haven’t “liked” &lt;a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ADDICTED-Chicago/292231137486879"&gt;Addicted Chicago’s Facebook page&lt;/a&gt;, please do. Send your photo along with your name or if you would prefer simply your tumblr name. The top 10 will be posted right here April 1st and all of the remaining will be added to Facebook.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To submit: &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Go to to left side of my page in the blue area, click on the mail symbol (to the right of the question mark). Once there click on submit a text post and change to submit a photo. Message me with any questions.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Can’t wait to see your photos!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/19742702761</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/19742702761</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:55:28 -0500</pubDate><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>Shut Up &amp; Dance tonight at The Mid!  RSVP for free entry...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0mquclRjP1r0j5w7o1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shut Up &amp; Dance tonight at The Mid!  RSVP for free entry before 11pm, only $5 after that. GET IT.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/19009186131</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/19009186131</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:18:12 -0600</pubDate><category>the mid</category><category>chicago</category><category>shut up &amp;amp; dance</category><category>dance</category><category>friday</category><category>thelocalschi</category><category>free</category><category>rehab porn conspiracy</category><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>The Owl is my favorite new Logan Square bar.
$2-3 Pint...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0hidx2xJO1r0j5w7o1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Owl is my favorite &lt;strong&gt;new&lt;/strong&gt; Logan Square bar.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;$2-3 Pint Tuesdays… $2!!!!!!for delicious craft beer. 20 different beers on draft!!&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;*NEW* Stacks o’ Wax Wednesdays featuring local record store &amp; record label DJ’s.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Check out the rad poster for more details :)&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/18865752627</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/18865752627</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 16:27:33 -0600</pubDate><category>the owl</category><category>chicago</category><category>logan square</category><category>bar</category><category>happy hour</category><category>tuesday</category><category>wednesday</category><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>Did you know that there is an Indoor Farmer’s Market in...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m09wcmCEaY1r0j5w7o1_400.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Did you know that there is an Indoor Farmer’s Market in Logan Square?  Well, now you do if you didn’t before!  &lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Indoor Market is from November 5th through March 25th, every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  So get there soon because there’s only four days left of the market this month!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you haven’t been to the Outdoor Logan Square Farmer’s Market, you must.  It runs from June through October, and it is one of the most amazing (and one of the biggest) farmer’s markets I’ve ever been to.  Their vendors are super helpful and friendly, usually giving out samples upon request, and answering all of your questions about their products.  My favorites are &lt;a href="http://www.chicagohoneycoop.com/" title="Chicago Honey Co-Op" target="_blank"&gt;Chicago Honey Co-Op&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="http://mamasnuts.com/" title="Mama's Nuts" target="_blank"&gt;Mama’s Nuts&lt;/a&gt;, Spencer’s Jolly Posh Foods, and Stamper Cheese Company, along with the all of the lovely local farm vendors who supply us with delicious, fresh veggies and other homemade goodies.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Sign up for their weekly email newsletter via their website.  It’s the easiest way to know which vendors will be at the market every Sunday. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Cheers!&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/18616402610</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/18616402610</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:48:22 -0600</pubDate><category>logan square</category><category>chicago</category><category>farmers market</category><category>food</category><category>thelocalschi</category><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>RSVP for this special AU REVOIR SIMONE DJ SET at The Gap for...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02bh1KO4m1r0j5w7o1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;RSVP for this special &lt;span class="vevent"&gt;&lt;span class="description"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;AU REVOIR SIMONE DJ SET&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; at The Gap for open bar and 20% off purchases! SWEET!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Live @ the Gap store in Lincoln Park&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;935 W North Avenue | Chicago, IL 60185&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Doors at 7PM | Wednesday February 29, 2012&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Open Bar Provided by Gap&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Admission based on capacity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/18384797100</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/18384797100</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:34:13 -0600</pubDate><category>chicago</category><category>the gap</category><category>deals</category><category>au revoir simone</category><category>dj</category><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>Sweet Stuff!!: Chicago Psych Fest Night 1</title><description>Sweet Stuff!!: Chicago Psych Fest Night 1: sweetstuffchicago:


The first night of the third Chicago...</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/17533988977</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/17533988977</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:47:04 -0600</pubDate><dc:creator>thekween</dc:creator></item><item><title>theinklingshop:

We adore our facebook fans! We’re giving away...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lz5foc73mV1qe86syo1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://www.theinklingshop.com/post/17340406143/we-adore-our-facebook-fans-were-giving-away-this"&gt;theinklingshop&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;We adore our facebook fans! We’re giving away this framed print for Valentine’s day. Let us know what one of your favorite things is at Inkling in the comment section (under this post on our facebook page) and you’ll be entered to win. xo&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheInklingShop"&gt;&lt;img align="right" height="50" src="http://aux3.iconpedia.net/uploads/677166248.png" width="50"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/17353521635</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/17353521635</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:02:43 -0600</pubDate><dc:creator>thekween</dc:creator></item><item><title>Theophilus London.  I couldn’t have asked for better...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly0f6tQBb01r0j5w7o2_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly0f6tQBb01r0j5w7o3_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly0f6tQBb01r0j5w7o4_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ly0f6tQBb01r0j5w7o1_500.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Theophilus London.  I couldn’t have asked for better motivation to get back to blogging for The Locals.  Well, throw in the fact that one of my favorite djs, Lunice (Canada), came along for the ride.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Theophilus London’s &lt;em&gt;Tour de Roses&lt;/em&gt; joined forces with Chicago’s annual “Tomorrow Never Knows” music festival to present this awesome performance on January 13th.  If you know me, you know that I’m a huge TheoLo fan and that I love the shit out of Lunice so when I heard tix were cheap, I scooped a pair for Katy and I ASAP!  &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The show was packed and although we were a little behind, we made it there just in time to snag beers and push our way up front to watch Lunice wild out!  If you’re a fan of this guy you know that once he grabs the energy from the crowd, he goes BOH-NAH-NUHS…which was reciprocated by every last person in the room and up on the balcony.  Of course he started off with his signature “Swag” intro and mixed in some of his classic mixes and then proceeded to throw in some new ish featuring Waka so &lt;strong&gt;you know&lt;/strong&gt; we all went nuts.  Towards the end of the set, he made sure to represent by waving around a mini Canadian flag and dancing off stage.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;…And then, enter Theophilus by way of DJ Misa.  Theophilus ROCKED this show by playing fan favorites like “Humdrum Town” and “I Stand Alone” and moved on to new ish like “Last Name London” and “Girls Girls $” …all while sporting new looks from his LVRS clothing line.  A Theophilus show is never as smooth as I just presented it in the last line, as this guy will tell the dj to cut the track after 30 seconds if he’s not feelin it or if he’s got something he wants to throw in.  And speaking of throwing in, London gave Chicago a real treat by letting us be the first ones to hear his new track that samples the theme song of Pinky &amp; the Brain…yea, it’s raw!  We also got to hear a portion of his collabo-track with A$AP Rockey, “Big Spender” and his latest, “Last Night.”&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;At the end of the show, London and his crew hung around for autographs up front so you know Katy and I struck up conversation with Lunice and made our way over to Theophilus —no big deal…we’re just cool like that ;)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I can honestly say that although this was my third Theophilus Show, it felt like I was still a TheoLo virgin.  As always, an awesome show that I’m giving 4 thumbs up! …I stole Katy’s thumbs&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/16072336766</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/16072336766</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:52:05 -0600</pubDate><category>chicago</category><category>music</category><category>Theophilus London</category><category>Lunice</category><category>Tomorrow Never Knows</category><category>swag</category><category>Lincoln Hall</category><dc:creator>thekween</dc:creator></item><item><title>This is a very exciting post because a coworker of mine, Nick...</title><description>&lt;img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxyagc4Wbm1r0j5w7o1_400.jpg"/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a very exciting post because a coworker of mine, Nick J., is throwing his &lt;strong&gt;Akashic Grenade CD Release Party&lt;/strong&gt; at the &lt;strong&gt;Elbo Room&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;Friday, February 17&lt;/strong&gt;, along with some other awesome artists.  This is the EPITOME of &lt;strong&gt;local &lt;/strong&gt;because these are local groups crankin out quality original electronic music.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Akashic Grenade&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href="http://www.akashicgrenade.bandcamp.com" title="Akashic Grenade" target="_blank"&gt;akashicgrenade.bandcamp.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;other acts include: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Protman&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href="http://www.protman.bandcamp.com" title="protman" target="_blank"&gt;protman.bandcamp.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Professor Kliq&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href="http://www.professorkliq.com" title="Professor Kliq" target="_blank"&gt;professorkliq.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;royb0t&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href="http://www.royb0t.bandcamp.com" title="roybot" target="_blank"&gt;royb0t.bandcamp.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;D2A&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href="http://www.d2amusic.bandcamp.com" title="d2a" target="_blank"&gt;d2amusic.bandcamp.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Fun facts about Nick:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Akashic Grenade is Nick’s solo electronic dance project&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nick’s rock band with anti-establishment NSFW lyrics that he cowrites with his brother (the guitar player) is &lt;a href="http://www.room101music.bandcamp.com" title="Room101" target="_blank"&gt;Room101&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;His collaborative “all over the place” project is &lt;a href="http://ducreation.bandcamp.com" title="Du" target="_blank"&gt;Du&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nick is an awesome musician and studies theater, as well&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Come check ‘em out!  &lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/275761662485211/" title="Akashic Grenade" target="_blank"&gt;RSVP on Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Akashic Grenade’s remix of Professor Kliq’s  &lt;a href="http://soundcloud.com/professorkliq/all-control-akashic-grenade" title="All Control" target="_blank"&gt;All Control&lt;/a&gt;.. love this song.  and the album!&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/16009918015</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/16009918015</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:14:00 -0600</pubDate><category>akashic grenade</category><category>protman</category><category>professor kliq</category><category>roybot</category><category>d2a</category><category>elbo room</category><category>chicago</category><category>february</category><category>2012</category><category>pull the pin</category><category>electronic</category><category>soundcloud</category><category>Du</category><category>Room101</category><category>dance</category><dc:creator>katybyrd</dc:creator></item><item><title>Katy &amp; I have just made future plans for The Locals, so...</title><description>&lt;iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZxeGTciz5bk?wmode=transparent&amp;autohide=1&amp;egm=0&amp;hd=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;showinfo=0&amp;showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Katy &amp; I have just made future plans for The Locals, so expect more things coming from us soon!  My frand Chris’ vlog just added to the revival with this awesome video…check it out! :) &lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/15689570209</link><guid>http://asthelocalsdo.tumblr.com/post/15689570209</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:44:03 -0600</pubDate><dc:creator>thekween</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>
